Wine reviews
2020 Newton
Chardonnay
Beckstoffer
Carneros Lake / Las Amigas
Vineyard
Strikes a lovely balance between fresh Meyer lemon, Honeycrisp apple and melon flavors, with savory details of dried herbs and spices. Reveals a touch of salted toasted almond on the juicy finish, where the flavors linger. Drink now. 184 cases made. – JM
The 2020 Chardonnay Beckstoffer Lake Vineyard comes from the Carneros AVA and it’s a beautifully rich, textured, medium to full-bodied effort offering classic notes of honeyed stone fruits, white peach, almond paste, and hints of toast. It’s a rich, textured Chardonnay, yet it also stays remarkably well balanced, has good acidity, and a clean, lengthy finish. It’s a terrific wine to drink over the coming 2-4 years. - J.D.